Up to 300 flights to and around France this weekend have been cancelled due to strike action.

Ryanair have been cancelled up to 100 flights, with widespread chaos expected for travellers.

A spokesman for Ryanair said: "Due to yet another French ATC strike, Ryanair regrets to inform customers that it has been forced to cancel a number of flights (we expect up to 100 flights) on Saturday and Sunday.

"All affected customers have been contacted by email and text message and advised of their options: a full refund, rebooking on to the next available flight or transferring to an alternative flight.

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"As a result of this unjustified strike action, we also expect some significant delays to flights to/from/over France and we advise customers due to travel on Saturday & Sunday to check the status of their flight on the Ryanair.com website."

Other airlines are expected to be affected.

Likewise, EasyJet has announced more than 200 flights have been scrapped due to industrial action by air traffic controllers in Marseille on Saturday and Sunday.

A spokesman for EasyJet said: “Due to local air traffic control industrial action from 23rd to 24th June affecting Marseille airspace EasyJet, like all airlines, has been required to cancel 100 flights on Saturday 23rd and 108 flights on Sunday 24th June which include flights to and from Marseille and some flights which pass through Marseille airspace which are unable to be rerouted.

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The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) today expressed their disappointment at the announcement by French Air Traffic Control of a strike to take place this weekend, 23 and 24 June.

John Spollen, President of the ITAA, said: “This latest strike follows a 24 hour strike on 22 May, causing further disruption to Irish passengers impacting travel to and from France and any journey which may pass through French air space, such as popular destinations Portugal and Spain. Disruption to planned accommodation, any connecting travel and, of course, incurred additional costs, are major consequences for Irish holidaymakers.”

He continued, “As outlined in a statement issued by the ITAA in May, our members are concerned that the recurring issue of industrial disharmony over recent years could affect tourism fromIreland to France going forward.

"While the impending strike will affect popular holiday destinations Paris, Nice, Murcia, Barcelona, Ibiza and among others, we are also aware that inbound tourism to Ireland and businesses are equally faced with disruptions.”

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Spollen concluded, “The ITAA advise all passengers to check with their travel agent or online for the status of their flight before making their way to the airport this weekend. With a two day strike, passengers should consider that airlines could likely face schedule disturbances beyond Sunday 24 June.”

Ryanair’s return flight from Dublin Airport to Nice on Sunday has been cancelled.

Ryanair’s return flight from Dublin Airport to Nice on Sunday has been cancelled.

Dublin Airport Authority says passengers that are looking to travel this weekend should check with their airlines in advance.

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Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary had warned of a “full meltdown” over the summer if threatened strikes by French ATC operators went ahead.

He said: “Many of these flights don’t even touch France yet they will be disruptive because French ATC requires airlines to cancel overflights while they protect French domestic routes.”

He said that 117,000 flights faced waits last month with 61% due to ATC staff shortages and walkouts.

Aer Lingus urged travellers to make sure they check whether or not their flight has been cancelled before they leave for the airport.

In a statement the airline said: “Guests planning to travel this weekend are advised to check the status of their flight before departing for the airport.

“If your flight has been cancelled, affected guests can opt to be accommodated on the next available flight, rebook their flight free of charge, or cancel and apply for a refund."